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The Finalists of the Salon des Refuses 2020

Petrie Terrace Gallery is delighted to present the finalists in this years Salon de Refusés which run in conjunction with the Brisbane Portrait Prize.

This exhibition will run from Friday 9th of October to Sunday 1st of November at the Petrie Terrace Gallery, and online below.

Petrie Terrace Gallery Awards

  • Mr Smith
    by Jessica Guthrie Petrie Terrace Gallery Award – Francis Giacco
  • Cassie & Shan
    by Scott McDougall Petrie Terrace Gallery Award – Lara Cresser
  • Rewinding Evolution
    by Lars Vester Petrie Terrace Gallery – Bruce Heiser

Click here for more information on the winning artworks.

Finalist Artworks

  • Birrunga
    by James Stickland
  • 2020
    by Ping Carlyon
  • Press Conference
    by Terry Gillam
  • Deep Thoughts
    by Robyn J. Blackford
  • The Face to the Voice – Rebecca Levingston
    by Liz Jordan
  • Self Portrait
    by Tanika Cooper
  • Simple Being
    by Yumin Yang
  • Plein Air
    by Marie Smith
  • Artist at Work
    by Glen Gillard
  • In The Mirror
    by Paula Prentice
  • Picture in Picture
    by Tie Liang
  • Regurgitator
    by Shane Collinge
  • Andrea Staines OAM
    by Heather den Houting
  • Paul Carr
    by Robyn Carr
  • Home Schooling through the Pandemic
    by Sharon McDermant
  • Busty, Patron Saint of Beatz
    by Leib Abram
  • Spotlight on Neil
    by Peter Davies
  • Decisions
    by Rod Bailey
  • Deidre Power Girl
    by Stephen Nothling
  • Claudia
    by Grace Butterfield
  • Personage on Red Ground: Ruby Wharton
    by George Whelan
  • Schoiteacht: Being Apart
    by Faye McDermott
  • Benevolent Ben of Brisbane
    by Nicola Messiter-Tooze
  • Life Under Lockdown
    by Peter Hubbard
  • Dreamkiller
    by Robert Lowe
  • ICU 2020 – Helen Zahos
    by Ben Fuog
  • Musician Andrew Bierdermann
    by Johnny Huang
  • Toby Price
    by Carla Benzie
  • Anne and Serval
    by Jane Booty
  • Self Portrait in Bedouin Mirror (Seeing / Knowing)
    by Leigh Schoenheimer
  • Illuminate
    by Ellie Anderson
  • Professer James Dale
    by Campbell Paton
  • Soul Whisperings
    by Janelle Hatherly
  • Cam Crossely – A Portrait 2020
    by Janice Pryde
  • The Wounds Are Where The Light Enters You
    by Lynne Day
  • The Auctioneer
    by Tom Macbeth
  • Solomon Claringbull Matdog
    by Sabrina Simoni
  • Vipassana
    by Vanessa Lamb
  • A Natural Scientist
    by Miranda Free
  • Self Portrait in Blue Dress
    by Ali Marshall
  • Contemplation
    by Alma Sarac
  • Precipice
    by Caitlin Kearney
  • Melting Bars. Self Portrait by Monica Batiste
  • Jarmbi
    by Carla Adams
  • Matt
    by Alex Leyshon
  • W. A.Smith
    by Nicole Crosswell
  • Billy Doo – The Next Brush Stroke
    by Jim Van Geet
  • Lucy and the Last Eyelash
    by Amy Bridge
  • Louise Bezzina
    by David Fenoglio
  • Rebecca
    by Philip David
  • Victoria
    by Holly Harper
  • Natalia Hughes in Home Studio with Ceiling Spiders
    by Savannah Jarvis
  • Kato
    by Anthony Pieters
  • Childhood Friend
    by Huon Kane
  • Delicate Shadows
    by Jaq
  • Jaguar
    by Elizabeth Barden
  • Bri Lee
    by Melanie Kilby
  • On My Mind – Portrait of Ian Huag
    by Elizabeth Barden
  • Bloody COVID 19!
    by Peter Fung
  • Ian Henderson
    by Peta Harvey
  • Self Portrait in Lockdown
    by Danielle O’Brien
  • Madonna of Education
    by Samantha Groenstyn
  • Moira Williams
    by Judith Sinnamon

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Abstraction 2020

Welcome to Abstraction 2020: This year we are running this exhibition online and in the Petrie Terrace Gallery from Friday June the 12th when the Gallery will re-open.

Abstraction was Judged by Andrew Baker with the Award presentation to be held at 2pm, on Saturday 27th June.

If you would like to come along bookings are essential, please RSVP with any attendees by 20th June by email or phone to the Gallery directly.

ABSTRACTION 2020 – WINNERS

First Prize – Untitled I (Deliberate Picture Series) by Natalie Lavelle

Above all other works in the exhibition, this painting connects directly with the origins of Western abstraction from the 1910s and -20s. In so doing, it exhibits lessons learned from early adherents such as Kazimir Malevich and Theo van Doesburg. Echoing Japanese and Chinese calligraphy, Natalie’s single sweeping brush stroke is at once deliberate and controlled — yet has a looseness that provides both movement and tension to the picture. The vertical string-line bisecting the picture plane adds a note of formality and provides a reference against which the viewer might contemplate placement of the large shadowy brush stoke upon the painting’s brilliant white rectangular ground.

Second Prize – Thereabouts by Helen Creed

This painting is a rare bird — that is, one which works as well hung on a diagonal as it does on the square. Reminiscent of knitting or Indigenous weaving patterns, the tricolour stripes, in progressively darker tones from front to back, give the painting an impression of depth and airiness. The warm tones of Helen’s painting are inviting while the imperfect straight lines provide an elasticity filled with tension.

Third Prize – Night Market by Kim Lowry

Straddling pure abstraction and physical reality, this tonal study of light in relation to objects could only exist in modern times. Devoid of gesture, the flatly painted areas of merged and fragmented shapes play with notions of focus and depth of field in a photographic sense. The modest size of Kim’s painting is appropriate for its humble subject matter and probably wouldn’t have worked as well on a larger scale.

Peoples Choice – LCS.1 by Petalia Humphreys

  • Untitled I (Deliberate Pictures Series) by Natalie Lavelle $2800 Acrylic and Thread on Canvas 105cmwidth
  • Thereabouts by Helen Creed $650 91x91cm Acrylic
  • Night Market by Kim Lowry $250 51x61cm Acrylic on Canvas

ABSTRACTION 2020 – ENTRIES

 

  • Waters Edge by Theresa Rule $900 Mixed Media
  • Flora by Kip McCauley-Wassell $160 90x125cm Acrylic on Canvas
  • All Over Town by Lauren Hughes $760 61x61cm Ink
  • Upcycled Landscape by Lee Wilkes $900 41x41cm Oil on Canvas
  • Skyline by Esther Austin $320 31x40cm Oil on Canvas
  • Arson by Kip McCauley-Wassell $200 90x140cm Acrylic on Canvas
  • Jungle by Keili Major
  • Soaring Upwards by Beverley Tainton $ xcm Acrylic
  • Snake be Keili Major $350 51x110cm Mixed Media
  • Singularity by Glen Buckley $1200 60x60cm Acrylic pen on wooden panel
  • Abstract Village II by Esther Austin $500 40x50cm Oil on Canvas
  • Conversations by Tracy Spalding $950 75x75cm Mixed Media and Collage on Canvas
  • Don’t Let the Sun go down on Me by Minal Karim $200 40x60cm Oil on Canvas
  • Slow Burn by Carolyn O’Neill $2500 120x100cm Oil on Canvas
  • Transmutation by Rawdon Slater $800 76x76cm Oil on Canvas
  • The Tree That went Berserk by Laura Phillips $2000 Mixed Media
  • Abstract 9 by Joanne Heath $400 93x61cm Acrylic
  • Red Vase by Esther Austin $320 31x40cm Oil on Canvas
  • Changed Perspective by Tracy Spalding $350 50x50cm Mixed Media on Canvas
  • Unfurling by Rawdon Slater $900 96x73cm Oil on Canvas
  • Abstract Village I by Esther Austin $500 40x50cm Oil on Canvas
  • The Language of Giraween by Alan Morrison $2500 Acrylic and Mixed Media
  • The Returning by Lara Bakes Denman $250 41x61cm Digital on Canvas
  • The Dichotomy of Good and Evil by Minal Karim $100 Acrylic on Canvas
  • Moana by Claire Grant $550 Oil, Encaustic and Mixed Media
  • Moody by Bee Twomey $1050 Acrylic on Canvas 76x76cm
  • Dancing in the Rain by Lara Bakes Denman $200 41x41cm digital on Canvas
  • Gently Breathing Love Back into Life by Lara Denman $200 41x41cm Digital on Canvas
  • What I Remember About City Life by Lara Denman $250 41x61cm Digital on Canvas
  • Mangrove Watch by Jacki Archibald $890 Mixed Media **SOLD**
  • LCS.1 by Petalia Humphreys $950 90x90cm Acrylic an Plywood
  • Botanical by Beverley Tainton $2450 98x98cm Acrylic on Canvas
  • Hong Kong Harbour by Christine Groh $275 Acrylic
  • From Above the Freeways by Ross Halfacree $1500 125x65cm Acrylic, Pen and Pencil on Canvas Paper Triptych
  • In A Perfect World by Ross Halfacree $1800 61x61cm Acrylic and Spray Enamel on Canvas
  • Solitary Although Together by Marijke Lambregtse $660 61x61cm Mixed Media on Canvas
  • Impressions of Uluru by Gaye Cook $300 40cms Mixed Media **SOLD**
  • Where Did It Go? by Marijke Lambregtse $660 76x51cm Mixed Media and Collage
  • Decomposing Autumn Leaves on a Rainforest Floor by Marianne Grigore $1000 Oil
  • People Assembled by Marijke Lambregtse $660 76x51cm Acrylic on Canvas
  • City Cat by Elisabeth Ruiz $450 80x80cm Acrylic on Canvas
  • Abstract180420 by Allan Green $900 60cm x 120cm Oil on Canvas
  • Jubilation by Owen Hutchison $600 Digital Print of Woodcut
  • Amphibious by Jo Langley $490 42cms
  • Circle Squared by Joanne Heath $350 50x50cm Acrylic on Canvas
  • Blue and Yellow Cockatoo
  • Abstract260220 by Allan Green $900 90cm x 90cm Oil on Canvas
  • Idolatries by Anna Gonzalez $1800 Archival Inject Print
  • City At Night Collage by Kathleen Dempsey $400 Acrylic and collage
  • Plastic Cell by Tracie Axton $100 Mixed Media Found Plastics
  • Armchair by Kip McCauley Wassell $250 76x105cm Acrylic on Canvas
  • Running Before the Wind by Christine Groh $275 61x61cm Acrylic
  • Tropical Capers by Vivienne Serle
  • Covid Musings by Vivienne Serle
  • SR.1B by Petalia Humphreys
  • Face the Music by Karen Knight
  • Waterfall by Karen Knight
  • Orange Sky by John Hartley Dunne
  • Fantastic Fungi by Jan Hutchison $520 83cm Textiles
  • Fly Me To The Moon by John Hartley Dunne
  • The Joy of Licorice Allsorts by Glenmary Swan $250
  • Budgies by Wendy Pound $350 76x30cm Acrylic on Linen
  • My Country Life -Whirlee Whirlee by Jennifer Parker $TBA Acrylic on Canvas
  • Imagined Landscape by Vashti-Sita $150 matted, $170 framed, 43x53cm. Mixed Media on Paper.
  • Blue Opal, by Meredith Howse $1200 121x91cm Acrylic
  • Coastal Walk by Tracy Spalding $750 75x75cm Acrylic on Canvas

 

Artists

To find out more about the Artists & RQAS Members in this online exhibition, please click their links below:

 

Jackalyn Archibald

Esther Austin

Lara Bakes-Denman

Vashti-Sita

Louise Brakenridge

Glen Buckley

Gaye Cooke

Helen Creed

Kathleen Dempsey

Anna Gonzalez

Claire Grant

Allan Green

Christine Groh

Ross Halfacree

John Hartley-Dunne

Joanne Heath

Meredith Howse

Lauren Hughes

Petalia Humphreys

Jan Hutchison

Owen Hutchison

Minal Karim

Marijke Lambregtse

Jo Langley

Natalie Lavell

Kim Lowry

Kip McCauley-Wassell

Keili Major

Alan Morrison

Carolyn O’Neill

Jennifer Parker

Laura Phillips

Wendy Pound

Elizabeth Ruiz

Therese Rule

Vivien Searle

Glenmary Swan

Rawdon Slater

Tracy Spalding

Beverley Tainton

Bee Twomey

Lee Wilkes

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions:

 

 

 

 

What is Abstract Art?

All art forms and processes involve abstraction of some kind, even when the aim is representation of recognisable forms. But in modern parlance, abstract art is that which uses the visual language of shape, form, colour and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual reference to the world.

However, the varying forms and degrees of abstraction in art can leave a viewer in some confusion, especially as many artists today will argue that all art is abstract (see for example the comments of Australian Artist Irene Amos). After all, paintings and drawings consist simply of marks put together on a flat surface, with or without representational effect, and even translating from a 3D subject onto a 2D ground must involve considerable abstraction from observed reality.

 

To illustrate the points above see this illustration where there is drawn box, clearly representational. When the drawing of box is analyzed by exploding the drawing into the shapes that make it up you see clearly that all it is a series of abstract shapes yet when put together become a recognisable object

The modern identification of ‘abstract’ with non-representational art may therefore be somewhat misleading, and perhaps a misrepresentation of the translative art process.

Nevertheless, in so-called pure abstraction an artist uses gestural marks or geometric shapes which have no obvious source in the external visual world but can relate instead to (for example) emotion or music (such as Kandinsky/Mondrian or Bridget Riley).

 

Example of Briget Rileys Art.

Art labelled abstract expressionism, as practised by artists like Helen Frankenthaler or Jackson Pollack is, by definition, expressive of something though artists may argue about exactly what.

 

Helen Frankenthaler in her studio 1956. By Source, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34249664)

 

 

The abstraction employed in other schools of art like Fauvism, Dadaism or Cubism retains more of a link, however attenuated or distorted, to the visual world (such as Henri Matisse or George Braque).

 

Bottle and Fishes c.1910-2 Georges Braque 1882-1963 http://www.tate.org.uk/art/work/T00445

The degree and nature of this link varies from artist to artist as can be seen in contemporary works by Wendy Sharpe or Georgia O’Keefe which abstract in a painterly way from clearly recognisable forms.

‘Abstract’ is thus a term broadly used, making the distinction between various forms of abstract art not always immediately obvious. This probably does not matter except to art historians. The average viewer will take each work on its own terms and make their own judgments.

Join us as we explore all styles of abstract art in the Abstraction Exhibition this June 2020

Other interesting Links:

 

  • BBC arts documentary in which painter and critic Matthew Collings charts the rise of abstract art over the last 100 years. Including reference to the fascinating spiritual painter Hilma Af Klint with her work from 1907.
  • Tate Blog Post “Some artists of this ‘pure’ abstraction have preferred terms such as concrete art or non-objective art, but in practice, the word abstract is used across the board and the distinction between the two is not always obvious.”
  • John Wolseley’s work highlights the blending of spontaneous process with a rich artistic journey, the marks of which are both left on the work and incorporated into his mixed media art.

 

Online Exhibition

 

RQAS is proud to present our first online exhibition, created to allow our Artists a chance to exhibit their artworks created in isolation.

 

  • Butcherbird by Tony Walker, $800, 54x36cm, Watercolour
  • Solitude by Peter Hubbard, $400, 31x46cm, Oil on Board.
  • Early Morning Walk by Peter Hubbard, $400, 30x46cm, Oil on Board
  • Storm Approaching by Katia Strounina $160, 18x30cm, Oil on Board.
  • Sunset by Katia Strounina $130 20x25cm Watercolour
  • Hail the Rain! by Katia Strounina $160 20x25cm, Oil on Canvas
  • View from the Kitchen Window by Susan Baggio $350, 26x36cm Pen & Watercolour
  • Home Street by Tony Walker $350, 26x36cm, Pen & Ink.
  • Arcadia from Wallaroo by Tony Walker $780, 36x54cm, Watercolour.
  • Quiet Time by Elisabeth Ruiz, $280, 60x60cm, Acrylic.
  • Anzac – Etched in Time by Tony Walker, $600 36x54cm, Gouache
  • Gumnuts with Icon, by Helen Bronte Boyd, $280, 30x40cm, Acrylic on Canvas.
  • Lightening Ridge by Barbara Fea, $400, 47x37cm, Watercolour.
  • Coming Home by Barbara Fea, $450, 47x38cm, Watercolour.
  • Arkaroola by Barbara Fea, $400, 49x38cm, Watercolour
  • A Lady in Assisi by Casey Charles, $1300, 100x75cm, Oil on Canvas.
  • Sacred Space by Tammy Lorcan, $80, 21×29.7cm, Ink.
  • Dusk at the Field by Anna Gonzalez $1200, 60x90cm, Archival Print.
  • The Dangling Host by Anna Gonzalez $1800, 120x80cm, Archival Print.
  • Thru Poppy Fields by Elaine Weller, $1250, 75x50cm, Mixed Media
  • Covid 19 by Joanne Heath, $250 40x50cm, Acrylic
  • Inside Looking Out by Joanne Heath, $250 50x40cm, Acrylic
  • Viral Load by Tracey Lloyd, $75, 30x40cm, Acrylic
  • Reflecting by Glenise Clelland, $1350, 100x76cm, Oil & Oil Stick
  • Final Resting Place…Lightening Ridge by Barbara Fea, $380, 41x38cm.
  • Pea Parade by Christine Boulsover, $310, 48x44cm inc frame, Graphite.
  • Tassie Tigers in the Hills by Luella Price, $980, 61x76cm, Acrylic on Canvas
  • Shinsetsu by Ross Halacree, $1500, 76x56cm, Acrylic on Bockinford white paper
  • After the Rain by Karen Collins, $950, 76x102cm, Oil on Canvas
  • The Queue by Gaye Cook, $300, 40x75cm, Pastel.
  • Home Alone by Paul Anthony, $300, 32x48cm, Acrylic on board.
  • Summer Days by by Colleen Gardner, $1800, 61x77cm, Oil.
  • In Denial by Boyd Craig $75, 35x50cm unframed, Pastel Pencil.
  • Dining Out by Glenise Dobe, $500 61x91cm, Acrylic.
  • Waterfall by Colleen Gardner, $1800, 61x77cm, Oil.
  • Sunlit Flowers by Ineka Hartman $100, 27.5×35.5cm, Oil on Canvas.
  • Burnt out by Karen Knight, $150, 29x42cm, Multi Media.
  • Crowd 1 by Karen Knight, $150, 42x29cm, Acrylic on Paper.
  • Crowd 2 by Karen Knight, $150, 29x42cm, Mixed Media
  • Lady Anne Bilby and Lorikeets by Kathrine Moeller, $2500, 70x90cm, Mixed Media.
  • New World by Carolyn Morgan, $1200, 90x72cm, Oil.
  • Creation Dream by Marijke Lambregtse, $600, 46x61cm Mixed Media & Collage.
  • Nectar Bat on Banksia by Lesley Shelley, $190, 40x40cm-Unframed, Oil.
  • Outside in, the folks are fine by Marijke Lambregtse, $580, 61×51, Mixed Media & Collage.
  • Carefree by Beverley Tainton, $1900, 80x80cm, Acrylic on Canvas.
  • Solitude is nice by Heather Philp, $680, 50x60cm, Oil on Canvas
  • Solitary Although Together No 5 by Marijke Lambregtse, $660 Mixed Media on Wood Panel.
  • Bon Nuit by Heather Philp, $650, 40x50cm, Oil on Canvas
  • Whistler 1 by Heather Philip, $680, 60x50cm, Oil on Canvas.
  • Flowers in a Green Vase by Louise Brakenridge, $100, 29x40cm, Oil Pastel.
  • The Golden Path by Vashti-Sita, $290, 41x51cm unframed, Acrylic on Canvas.
  • Items on a Decorative Cloth by Louise Brackenridge, $100, 30x40cm, Oil Pastel
  • Picked a Bad Year to Give up Smoking by Trisha Lambi, $950, 40x50cm, Oil On Linen
  • The Wandering Duke by REK, $1200, 61x91cm, Acrylic on Canvas.
  • I Believe I can Fly by Cecily Slade, $1,200 61x91cm, Oil
  • Happy Place by Floh, Digital Painting, $1300 60x60cm
  • Tulerie by Cecily Slade, $1200 62x91cm, Oil.
  • Americana by Alan Innes, $330, 50x50cm, Digitally assembled Drawing, Edition 2/100.
  • Ann Rose by Alan Innes, $390, 50x50cm, Digitally assembled drawing, Edition2/50
  • Nellie & Aurelie by Alan Innes, $390, 50x50cm, Digital Photo Collage, Edition 2/50.
  • Five More by Alan Innes, $300, 50x50cm, Digitally assembled Drawing, Edition 2/100.
  • Adventure Out by Peter Hubbard, $400, 32x46cm, Oil on Board.

 

Artists

To find out more about the RQAS Members in this online exhibition, please click the link to their Artists profiles below:

Paul Anthony

Susan Baggio

Vashti-Sita

Christine Boulsover

Helen Bronte Boyd

 

Casey Charles

Glenise Clelland

Karen Collins

Gaye Cook

Boyd Craig

Glenis Doby

 

Floh

Anna Gonzalez

Ross Halfacree

Ineke Hartman

Joanne Heath

Peter Godfrey Hubbard

Alan Innes

Karen Knight

Marijke Lambregtse

Trisha Lambi

Tracey Lloyd

Tammy Lorcan

Kathrine Moeller

Carolyn Morgan

Heather Philp

Luella Price

Rek

Elisabeth Ruiz

Lesley Shelley

Cecily Slade

Katia Strounina

Beverley Tainton

Tony Walker

Elaine Weller

 

Contact Us

To vote for your Peoples Choice or purchase and artwork, fill out the form below:

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

Remembering Ruby Eaves (1943-2019)

There are very few people who make a noticeable mark on the art world, but Ruby Eaves was one of the very dedicated and talented few, who did just that.
Ruby participated in many solo and group exhibitions and was often a feature artist, making her in high demand as a judge and tutor. She mostly painted in watercolours and oils but was proficient in all mediums. Her first award was at the Orange Art Festival in 1982, winning first prize with a watercolour, arguably her favourite medium.
Ruby lived in western NSW before moving to Orange and then relocated to Brisbane in 1986. She then became a member of the Watercolour Society of QLD as well as the Royal Queensland Art Society. It was during this time that she became so proficient and recognised for her talent not only here in Queensland but also internationally. Her works hang in many public and private collections in Australia and overseas. Many of her paintings have been “acquisitions” by Corporate Businesses as well as Bathurst City Council, Lithgow City Council, Portland Rotary Club and Moreton Shire Council.
Ruby’s art often reflected the beauty of light in the Australian landscape. Living on acreage was a source of constant inspiration for her favourite subject matter, enabling her to capture the mood, atmosphere and that “fleeting magical moment”. Ruby was particularly fond of country landscapes, but also loved painting seascapes and international scenes with equal expertise. She had that magical ability to capture the very spirit of the scene to captivate the viewer.
In limited space I have hardly done Ruby’s achievements justice, but I know that those who knew her are richer for the experience as am I. She conducted herself with such dignity, generosity and grace and battled ovarian cancer with an inner strength until the end. What an amazing role model for us all.
We will never forget you Ruby. Rest in peace my friend.
Written by Anne Roberts

Drawing: the fortifying element in any artist’s work

The importance of drawing lies in the fact that it embodies a genuine and independent way of thinking. It is the most fundamental and direct of the visual arts in so far as it underlies mastery in almost every discipline in the visual art world.
Training in the formal aspects of drawing is a fortifying element in any artist’s work however he or she may ultimately choose to compose. Learning to see size, scale, shape, and spatial relationships, along with surface interplays of textures within a wash of lights and darks, is necessary for representing any formal idea, whether realistic, imaginary or symbolic. In the first place you must learn to see and draw accurately before you can move on to more expressive ideas.
The best drawing practitioners understand that they only really see something when they draw it.
—

“Self Portrait” by Kay Kane.

Dr. Kay Kane
DAFA(Lon),BAFA(Lon)FRQAS(Bris),DVA(Bris)
Artist, Teacher of Drawing and Painting

kaykane.com

 

Improve your own drawing skills in one of our workshops or classes here or take part in our Life Drawing Extravaganza on 10th Nov 2019 

Volunteer Positions Available

Volunteer Gallery Assistant Positions Available – INTAKE EVERY JAN, APRIL, JULY & OCTOBER .

 

The Royal Queensland Art Society, Brisbane Branch are looking for passionate, proactive people to join our team at Petrie Terrace Gallery.

About us:

The Petrie Terrace Gallery is owned and operated by the Brisbane Branch of the Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS). The RQAS is a not for profit organisation and was born in 1884, formed by a group of like-minded artists and was formally established in 1887.

The objectives of the RQAS are to encourage and promote the cultivation and appreciation of the fine arts, and provide an artist hub for artists of all genres and encourage the visual arts, provide support to artists, networking opportunities and present exhibitions.

 

The following volunteer positions are available:

 

  • Library and Cataloguing Assistants.

Short Term 3 – 6 months, Volunteer Position.

 

The historic and important collection of rare books and exhibition ephemera of the RQAS Library is being digitalised and re-catalogued. We are seeking art history students, art history enthusiasts and research students to assist us in this task. This project will be a rewarding and valuable experience for anyone wanting to work in these fields. Computer and archiving skills would be an advantage though all training will be provided.

 

 

  • Gallery Assistants (Administration and Front of House Gallery Duty)

Casual – Ongoing position, Volunteer Position.

 

Petrie Terrace Gallery are seeking casual assistants who wish to gain experience in the front of house operations of an art gallery. The role will include administration duties, sales and general enquiries, art handling, and occasional assistance in curating and promotion.  An interest in the arts and previous experience in retail and / or administration would be an advantage though all training will be provided.

 

To apply please complete the following form & we will get in touch with you shortly.

For more information please contact our Gallery Coordinator on  (07) 3367 1977 or email her at gallery@rqas.com.au

 

Winners from Elegant Chaos: A Celebration of Still Life

Judged by Guest Artist Frances McKennariery, Her comments listed below

First Place

Pair with Pear by Beverley Tainton

The energy of chaos is beautifully demonstrated and held in shallow space through expert use of a high key palette and harmonising colours. Rhythmic waves of line and shape enhance the sense of movement and subdue this energy into an invitation to join in the ‘joie de vivre’.

Second Place

Good Looking Shells by David Laidley

Out of the darkness of chaos which so many artists visit in their creative process the energy has here emerged in an illuminated spiral – which happens to be an elegant pair of shells. The dramatic contrasts of light and dark support the strong movement of the spirals then the eye is brought to the reflections which slow the mind and underpin the work with a final sense of gravity.

 

Third Place

Favour Chair by Peter Hubbard

This subtle and thoughtful work unifies the movement in space and moments in time. A limited palette imbues the work with a sense of restraint and quiet contemplation as does the amusing use of the philosopher/artist image as the key still life figure.

 

Highly Commended

 

Appropriation and Annexation by Robin Finlay

The elegant choice of subject matter with Bird of Paradise blooms and finest Chinese vase is enhanced by gold ground and composed into a compelling image with a clear message. This image of refinement and culture disconcertingly includes a rough outback Australia image hand painted on the vase. The inner energy from the tensions in the imagery engages the viewer and hints at another way of seeing our world. Whatever the interpretations the work remains elegant and intriguing.

 

Still Life Connecticut by Dr Kay Kane

This subtle and beautifully observed drawing of a busy kitchen bench draws the eye into an experience of each object through sensitive line and shape. The silvery tonal range and use of silhouette resolves the chaos into a unified and graceful image.

 

Kathy Sullivan Pie ‘n’ Chips

The choice of subject, “Pie ‘n’ Chips” is witty and relevant to most of us which makes a great choice for still life. The sense of a meal interrupted adds dimension to the experience of the forms. Well realised in concept, placement, colours and textures.

Commended

 

Joanne Heath, Red Blue Reflection

Don Wotton,  The Mink that Stole the Show

People’s choice

 

Entangle by Michael Augustine

Elegant Chaos: A Celebration of Still life exhibition closed on Sunday 25th June 2019

Brisbane City Council supports 2019 Paint Out in Roma Street Parkland

The final event in the Brisbane Landscapes exhibition was the Paint Out in Roma Street Parkland and the closing event back at Petrie Terrace Gallery.

This event was sponsored by Brisbane City Council and RQAS are extremely grateful for the support BCC extends to the RQAS and local artists.

The Paint Out was enjoyed by all who attended despite the threatening prospect of rain. Fortunately we were spared being soaked as the storm clouds broke when we were safely back in the gallery.

The Paint Out resulted in some lovely images of Brisbane as shown here. Graham W. Smith and Diego Egiulerai are shown here with their masterpieces from the day.

It was great to have Diego visiting from Argentina and participating.

Thank you again Brisbane City Council

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